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Streaming and audio experiences

Music & Audio

Music streaming, podcast, and audio social apps with playlists, offline listening, background playback, lyrics, and creator upload workflows.

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Research & discovery

  • Audio codec and bitrate strategy for quality vs bandwidth
  • Licensing and royalty reporting requirements
  • Background playback and lock screen control standards
  • Creator upload and moderation workflow design

Development approach

  • Native audio engine integration for gapless playback
  • CDN-backed streaming with adaptive audio quality
  • Playlist sync across devices with cloud library
  • Creator portal for uploads, metadata, and analytics

Recommended tech stack

React Native + TypeScript

Mobile

Cross-platform UI with native audio modules.

Node.js + GraphQL

Backend

Catalog, playlists, and social graph APIs.

AWS S3 + CloudFront

CDN

Global audio file delivery.

PostgreSQL

Database

User libraries, playlists, and play history.

Redis

Cache

Trending charts and recommendation caching.

Key features

  • Streaming with offline download support
  • Playlists, favorites, and social sharing
  • Background playback and lock screen controls
  • Search, discovery, and personalized recommendations

Deliverables

  • Music or podcast streaming app
  • Creator upload and moderation panel
  • CDN and audio pipeline configuration
  • Royalty and analytics reporting dashboard

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